Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pilot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in Pilot
SpicyMarmalade
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedar
Property
| Property | Pilot | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–37% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–40% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 3–6% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |